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LB18 HDA

2018 Kia Optima

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,526 mi
Last recorded70,526 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB18 HDA
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 70,526 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 70,524 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge, Marked in Yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 57,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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LB18 HDA is a 2018 Kia Optima in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 53,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB18 HDA registered?

LB18 HDA is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is LB18 HDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB18 HDA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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